WWII Chaplain Who Comforted Sailors in Shark-Infested Waters Awarded Posthumous Navy Cross Navy Secretary Braithwaite apologized that it took more than 75 years since World War II ended to honor the fallen chaplain.
'I Did All I Could Do': NCO Earns Commendation for Bravery in Camp Taji Attack Senior Master Sgt. Rick Johnson received a Bronze Star for meritorious achievement for his efforts throughout his deployment.
Alwyn Cashe's Medal of Honor Package Is Headed to the White House, Family Says Alwyn Cashe has been approved by the DoD to receive the military's highest combat award, a close family member said.
Army K9 and Handler Honored for Discovering IED Cache in Syria An Army canine earned rare military honors this month after discovering a cache of explosives in Syria.
Marine Awarded for Saving Elderly Woman from Deadly Viper Attack A Marine with the 31st MEU was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal for his intervention after a woman was bitten by a viper.
This Junior Coastie Accidentally Bought Dinner for the Premier of Greenland -- And Earned a Medal A non-rate's Southern hospitality led to a VIP visit to her cutter -- from the premier of the territory of Greenland.
Soldier Who Risked His Life to Pull Man from Burning Car Gets Award for Bravery Sgt. Alexander Jabin was presented the Soldier's Medal for "exceptional heroism" Tuesday for his lifesaving actions.
Military Dog, Treated by Army Docs, Receives Top UK Honors for Performance Under Fire Kuno, a Belgian malinois, is alive largely due to medical treatment by U.S. Army veterinarians and Air Force doctors.
A-10 Pilot Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross for Landing Without Canopy, Landing Gear Air Force Secretary Barbara Barrett presented the award to Maj. Brett DeVries, who serves with the 107th Fighter Squadron.
Airmen Who Evacuated Troops During Iranian Missile Attack Receive Medals Three airmen received awards for their actions in evacuating nearly 260 U.S. and partner forces from harm's way in Iraq.
Why Military Veterans and Law Enforcement Joined the Capitol Insurrection The deadly riot in the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 attracted a variety of far-right extremists who shared a devotion to Trump.
FBI Searches for Armored Military Vehicle in California The Humvee was stolen from a National Guard Armory in a Los Angeles suburb.
DoD Cancels Plans to Let Thousands of Civilian Employees Shop at Exchange The proposal to expand military exchange shopping privileges had been expected to be finalized in late 2020.
After Years of Fighting, the Military Has Started Phasing Out 'Widow’s Tax' Many survivors will see at least $400 more in their Feb. 1 annuity payments.
After Training Changes, Air Force SERE School Sees Near-Historic Low Attrition Typically, about half of each class washes out during the final apprentice course because of its demanding nature.
